Teacher of Design Technology; Resistant Materials

Teacher of Design Technology (Resistant Materials)

• Type:
  Contract / Long‑term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location:
  
  Cardiff
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Hours:
  
  Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay:
  Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic Design & Technology Teacher with a specialism in Resistant Materials? Are you passionate about developing students’ creativity, problem‑solving abilities, and practical skills through the design and manufacture of products using a range of materials and processes?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with a supportive and forward‑thinking secondary school in Cardiff to recruit a knowledgeable and committed Teacher of Design Technology (Resistant Materials). This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students through engaging, hands‑on learning in a well‑equipped workshop environment.

• Plan and deliver engaging Resistant Materials lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teach across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable where applicable)
• Develop students’ practical skills in working with wood, metals, plastics, and other materials
• Teach key principles of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes
• Promote creativity, problem‑solving, and independent thinking through practical and theory‑based lessons
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain a well‑organised workshop environment
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to departmental planning and the wider school community

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching Design Technology, specifically Resistant Materials, at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong subject knowledge including workshop processes, materials, and health & safety
• Confident classroom and workshop management skills

Desirable:

• Experience teaching KS5 Design Technology or Engineering‑related courses
• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach
• A passion for practical, skills‑based learning and innovation

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut‑off dates;
  Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK secondary school teaching experience